There is a particular kind of loneliness that comes not from being alone, but from constantly editing yourself before you enter the world. Not because there are no people around you, but because every interaction carries an invisible layer of calculation.
Many people join a stuttering support group with a clear idea of what they are looking for. But in the beginning, most people do not find what they are looking for.
National Stuttering Awareness Week is a great opportunity for schools and communities to spread the word about stuttering. Here are some ideas:
Students can help is by designing a poster for their school that spreads awareness about stuttering. Bright and creative posters can help educate others and remind students that everyone communicates differently.
Your voice matters—even when it takes time to come out. Your ideas are valuable—even when they arrive with effort. You belong at every table you sit at—even when your seat feels shaky.
Lamar never let his stutter hold him back. “As a kid, I used to stutter. I think that’s why I put my energy into making music. That’s how I get my thoughts out.”
“When I was singing that song, I was thinking of younger me who wouldn’t speak in class, who was scared of what people thought of him. The fact that I got this, it’s just proof that everything’s working out how it should.”
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Students can help is by designing a poster for their school that spreads awareness about stuttering. Bright and creative posters can help educate others and remind students that everyone communicates differently.
